Applied Power Engineering have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join the team.
Location: Office-Based, Rotherham, S65 3SH
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About Us:
APE is an innovative, solutions-driven company that is dedicated to providing customers with a wide range of solutions from emergency power and CHP (Combined Heat & Power), through to complex diesel, gas and solar installations.
Thousands of businesses find themselves without power each year for any number of reasons: from off-grid location, extreme weather conditions, intermittent supply, through to criminality. If power is cut it usually means no IT, internet or security systems as well as no heating and lighting or production. All these have serious consequences for all businesses and is the reason why our standby and emergency power generator systems are increasingly in demand.
With a prestigious client list in market sectors such as Banking, Healthcare and Commercial Distribution amongst others, Applied Power Engineering are a forward-thinking Company with ambitious growth plans with a committed and experienced team.
Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:
The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for tasks such as electrical design, power distribution, and power systems within the company's projects.
The ideal candidate would someone who is flexible and adaptable in their approach to project design, with the ability to work on things outside their normal comfort zone in a multidisciplined environment and a quick learner.
This role is primarily office based though a degree of remote working could be available with agreement with your line manager though you would be expected to spend time in the office to work with your colleagues especially during conceptual / front end design stages and for handover of design.
Electrical Design Engineer – Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for compliance of design against local and national regulations and the ability to ensure compliance with the clients requirements specifications
- The design of products and services provided by the company, covering electrical drawings, panel drawings and general arrangements, along with mechanical drawings where needed, i.e for panel locations by example.
- Identify and advise on the business-provided product design concerns, resolving where possible
- Document all designs, produce technical records
- Keep up with the latest products in the market
- Manage bill of materials for equipment and site packages
- Liaising regularly with the design manager and project managers to ensure projects are on track and within budget.
- Provide assistance to the production team and site services engineers.
Electrical Design Engineer – Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering related field
- Expertise in Power Distribution and Power Systems (ideally in both Diesel and Gas generators, their control systems and applications)
- Practical experience with 400v systems
- Full UK Driving License
Desirable:
- Collaborative individual with strong multi-tasking, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proficiency in electrical standards and regulations
- Experience in electrical/control systems design and implementation
- Logistics Management skills including expediting to ensure equipment arrives on time
- Knowledge of networking and HV systems (3.3kv, 6.6kv, 11kv),
- Knowledge and experience of EPLAN and or 2D AutoCAD for production of electrical single line diagrams and panel drawings or general arrangement drawings
- Experience in Inspection and Quality Control and delivery in line with ISO9001 and 14001
- ComAP equipment knowledge is beneficial although training is provided for the right candidate
Electrical Design Engineer – Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Remote working options
- Workplace pension provided
- 25 Days + statutory holidays
- Company Pension
- Phone & laptop provided
Candidates must successfully complete a background check, including a criminal record check. This is to ensure compliance with our company policy and the needs of the clients with which we work.
To submit your application for this exciting Electrical Design Engineer opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now.